Planning

THE PROVISION OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST TRAINING PLACEMENTS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

16 Feb 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has announced a planned procurement for the provision of Biomedical Scientist training placements, aimed at enrolling military personnel in a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration training pathway. This procurement, categorised under higher education services, is intended to commence in Autumn 2026 with a full degree programme over several years. Located near Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, training opportunities require clinical placements within 25 miles, accessible by both public transport and private vehicle. Interested parties should note key dates: the enquiry period ends on 13 March 2026, with tenders due by 2 April 2026, and awards expected by 21 May 2026. This procurement is in the planning stage, utilising an open procedure, with tenders to be submitted via the DSP at www.contracts.gov.uk. The total gross value of the contract is £162,129.60, with a net value of £135,108.00 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for educational institutions and training providers specialising in biomedical sciences. Organisations experienced in providing clinical placements and training laboratory facilities, particularly those accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), would be well-positioned to engage. The framework agreement spans five years with the possibility of extension to accommodate additional cohorts, offering stability and growth potential for successful bidders. By participating, businesses can leverage their expertise and infrastructure to enhance training offerings while fostering vital relationships within public sector procurement. This procurement is particularly appealing to entities capable of ensuring high-quality education tailored to military biomedical scientists, promoting professional competence and certification.

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Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST TRAINING PLACEMENTS

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for the provision of a military Biomedical Scientists (BMS) Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration training pathway. The proposed framework agreement shall be for a period covering 3 intakes completing the full degree programme starting Autumn 2026 in conjunction with top modules and clinical placements. The successful Service Provider shall provide clinical placements and registration portfolio within IBMS approved training laboratories, for military BMS trainees to attain the IBMS Certificate of Competence and HCPC registration. Clinical rotations are required in Haematology, Biochemistry, Blood Transfusion and Microbiology for up to 10 new trainee BMS per annum. The geographical considerations of this SoR and training are that the travelling time is not more than 25 miles from B20 1AP/Handsworth Wood, Birmingham either by: a. Public Transport b. Private vehicle

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for period covering 2 cohorts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065543
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013986-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,108 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£135,108 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
26 Feb 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
carenza.price130@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

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